AMD brings next-generation graphics to the Apple Power Mac

Daniel Fleshbourne on 07 November 2006 - 13:36 · 15 comments & 11079 views

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AMD has announced the ATI Radeon X1900 G5 Mac Edition, a next-generation graphics card that combines workstation-class creative productivity and cutting-edge 3D game performance, according to the company.

The ATI Radeon X1900 G5 Mac Edition represents a high-performance PCI Express graphics upgrade card for the Power Mac G5 Quad and Power Mac G5 Dual, AMD said. Upgrading to the ATI Radeon X1900 G5 Mac helps pro-application users maximize their creative potential with the powerful PCI Express-based Power Mac G5 Quad and Power Mac G5 Dual.

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#1 +thefunkymunky on 07 Nov 2006 - 13:40

Isn't this story old. It was posted on MR front page 7 days ago.

#2 kivine on 07 Nov 2006 - 13:56

News that are not read are new news

(3 replies) #3 ahhell on 07 Nov 2006 - 14:03

What makes the Mac edition special (other than the price)?

#3.1 CaKeY on 07 Nov 2006 - 14:25

It works with a Mac.

#3.2 ahhell on 07 Nov 2006 - 14:51

Quote - CaKeY said @ #3.1

It works with a Mac.

Wow thanks for your valuable input. java script:emoticon('

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What I was wondering is what physically makes the card different from a non-Mac version? Is there any difference?

I thought Macs used the same standard cards as PCs.

#3.3 MrA on 07 Nov 2006 - 15:17

It has firmware for OpenFirmware-based PCI computers instead of x86-BIOS based computers. Other than that, I see no reason why the two would differ physically other than a larger/smaller firmware chip as required.

(1 reply) #4 Hurmoth on 07 Nov 2006 - 14:37

Interesting. Wonder why AMD is putting this out now that the Mac Pro's are out?

#4.1 saxondale. on 07 Nov 2006 - 18:40

Because it will sell, for definite. The PowerMac never really had a powerful card, many people will be upgrading. Great move.

#5 LTD on 07 Nov 2006 - 14:52

Well, it'll likely help move G5 inventory.

Buty yes, I had to do a double-take when I read "Power Mac."

#6 dangel on 07 Nov 2006 - 15:43

"next generation" er... no.. as of 2morrow it's last generation (8800) and ATI already released a refreshed part called the X1950..

(2 replies) #7 saxondale. on 07 Nov 2006 - 18:39

No offence, but my god neowin is slow at getting Mac news, every time something is posted, its not really *new*s anymore.

#7.1 Cheruman on 07 Nov 2006 - 21:41

Quote - saxondale. said @ #7

No offence, but my god neowin is slow at getting Mac news, every time something is posted, its not really *new*s anymore.

#7.2 enzo on 08 Nov 2006 - 00:10

you dare question your god?

heresy! burn him at the stake!

(1 reply) #8 Xero on 08 Nov 2006 - 14:30

Talk about bad timing. Releasing a card for a dying breed of computers. I wish it was for the Intel's.

#8.1 patseguin on 08 Nov 2006 - 15:19

Quote - Xero said @ #8

Talk about bad timing. Releasing a card for a dying breed of computers. I wish it was for the Intel's.

There already is an x1900 for the Mac Pro (intel).

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